
09/30/2025
In 2023, I took my first ride on the Amtrak train en route to visit New Orleans for the first time and did it all solo dolo. I was pretty new to taking public transportation and I realized something while on the train…there’s something community oriented about traveling this way. You have an opportunity to connect with others for a few moments and possibly make new acquaintances, which is nice.
When I take off my headphones for a minute, I can strike up conversations with others and learn something new about them or the destination where we’re headed. I appreciate that because it doesn’t happen all the time. It makes the solo journey less lonely and more enjoyable sometimes.
GOOD TO KNOW:
📌 Coach seats on the Amtrak are pretty affordable and spacious (good leg room!)
📌 You can bring up to two carry-on bags in the train car
📌 Bring snacks
📌 Wifi gets spotty and drops when traveling through certain areas
📌 Be prepared for stops to let people off and on at different stations
📌 Be prepared for a long ride, depending on your destination
📌 Bring books, gadgets, something to keep you entertained for a longer ride
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